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Plateaus - Coggle Diagram
Plateaus
Formation
tectonic plateaus
collision of tectonic plates
Tibetan
volcanic plateaus s
with the eruption of magma
Columbian plateau
Dissected platueaus
when magma pushes the crust upwards but it does not break through the surface Colorado plaeau
Types of plateaus according to their position
intermontane plateau
plateau surrounded by mountains
piedmont plateau
at the foot of mountain
Malwa plateau
continental pateau
surrounded by land or sea
Snake River plateau in US
Tibetan plateau
economic importance
reserves of minerals
source of waterfalls
soil id fertile ideal for farming and raising animals
tourist attraction
elevated land with steep sides
water and wind erosion shape the plateaus